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Cybersecurity Expert Returns to School, Completes IST Program

By finishing the online IST program, Torry opened new doors for his education and hopes to one day earn a master’s degree.

Director at Microsoft and IST Faculty Member Uses Dual Careers to Help Others Cultivate Their Potential

Dee Piziak shares her decades of industry experience with students in UW-Milwaukee’s online IST program offered through UW Flexible Option.

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Partner at Accounting and IT Firm Earns IST Degree

The online IST bachelor's degree program offered through UW Flexible Option fit perfectly into Michael Senkbeil's busy schedule.

Diagnostic Imaging Degree Helps Graduate Earn Promotion

The UW Flexible Option gave this Diagnostic Imaging graduate the skills to support others on a larger scale and grow within the medical field.

UW-Milwaukee Online Degrees offered through UW Flexible Option Earn Top Ranking

UW-Milwaukee online bachelor degree programs ranked No. 35 by U.S. News & World Report. Four UW Flexible Option degrees included.

Healthcare Positions Abound in U.S. News’ List of Top Jobs

Several healthcare jobs have earned a spot on the annual U.S. News and World Report list of the 100 best jobs in America.

Pre-licensure ADNs Now Eligible for RN to BSN Program

UW-Milwaukee RN-to-BSN degree program now accepting pre-licensure ADNs, so they can begin pursing their BSN degree sooner.

UW Flexible Option Programs Celebrate Over 1,000 Degrees and Certificates Awarded

UW Flexible Option programs recently surpassed over 1,000 degrees and certificates awarded.

UW Mental Health Nursing Instructor Teaches Students to “Hold on Hope”

Rachel Henrichs says she is honored to be a mental health nursing instructor for nurses who have done courageous work during the pandemic and beyond.

UW Flexible Option Now Offering a UW-Milwaukee Certificate in Health Care Informatics

Earn an online UW-Milwaukee Health Care Informatics Certificate offered through the UW Flexible Option, on its own or while earning a degree.

“Flexible and Accommodating” Diagnostic Imaging Degree Completion Program Helps Graduate Get Promotion

UW-Milwaukee's 100% online B.S. in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging degree program helped a medical imaging instructor earn a promotion.